Economics of Criminal Law |
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Editor:
| Levitt, Steven D. Miles, Thomas J. Baum, Alvin H. |
Series title: | Economic Approaches to Law Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-84542-783-2 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $453.00 |
Book Description:
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The volume presents the seminal articles in the economic analysis of the criminal law. The articles include the path-breaking theoretical economic analyses of criminal behavior and the leading empirical tests of these theories. The volume also contains the most prominent economic analyses of the substantive doctrines of criminal law and criminal procedure. Other articles present influential applications of economic concepts and evidence to perennial issues in criminal law and criminal...
More DescriptionThe volume presents the seminal articles in the economic analysis of the criminal law. The articles include the path-breaking theoretical economic analyses of criminal behavior and the leading empirical tests of these theories. The volume also contains the most prominent economic analyses of the substantive doctrines of criminal law and criminal procedure. Other articles present influential applications of economic concepts and evidence to perennial issues in criminal law and criminal justice, such as gun control, drug prohibition, and sentencing policy. An introduction by the volume editors provides a comprehensive overview of the works included. Economics of Criminal Lawwill be an essential source of reference for scholars, graduate students in both law and in economics, and practitioners.